The United States has carried out a test of an intercontinental
ballistic missile.
The launch was delayed to avoid raising tensions with China, following
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
US DOJ opposes release of Trump search affadavit
The US Justice Department says it is against releasing the affidavit
used to justify a search of Donald Trump's home.
A number of news organizations had requested the document.
Sarah Walton reports.
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used to justify a search of Donald Trump's home.
A number of news organizations had requested the document.
Sarah Walton reports.
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French army leaves Gao base, ending nine-year military mission in Mali
The final batch of France's troops in Mali has left their base in the West African country. It brings to an end nearly a decade of French military support to Mali's fight against insurgency.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports……
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%
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The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.
It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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EU confirms receipt of Tehran's response to Iran Nuclear Deal revival proposals
The European Union has confirmed it's received a formal response from Tehran to recent proposals aimed at reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal.
The 2015 accord, which offered sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear activities, has been in tatters since the US withdrew in 2018 under Donald Trump's presidency.
The EU has been trying to stitch the deal back together over more than a year of stop-start negotiations, mediating indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.
Rosie Birchard brings us the latest from Brussels.
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The European Union has confirmed it's received a formal response from Tehran to recent proposals aimed at reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal.
The 2015 accord, which offered sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear activities, has been in tatters since the US withdrew in 2018 under Donald Trump's presidency.
The EU has been trying to stitch the deal back together over more than a year of stop-start negotiations, mediating indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.
EU Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nabila Massrali wouldn't be drawn on the content of Iran's response, or what Brussels makes of the text:
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%
The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.
It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%
The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.
It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%
The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.
It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%
The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.
It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Chinese ship docks at Sri Lankan port despite India's objections
A Chinese ship which docked at a port in Sri Lanka on Tuesday has raised security concerns in India, after it opposed the move.
China describes the ship as a research vessel, but India is worried because it has satellite and missile tracking capabilities.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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S Korea offers major aid to North in exchange for denuclearization
South Korea is offering the North money in exchange for denuclearization.
Marking the country's 77th anniversary of liberation from Japanese occupation on Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered Pyongyang major aid programs in exchange for steps toward disarmament.
Dave Yin reports.
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Marking the country's 77th anniversary of liberation from Japanese occupation on Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered Pyongyang major aid programs in exchange for steps toward disarmament.
Dave Yin reports.
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Japan’s economy rebounds to pre-pandemic level
Japan's economy is showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growth is being driven by a rise in consumer spending following the lifting of pandemic curbs in March.
Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.
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Gains on Wall Street despite concerns over China’s economy
It was a good start to the trading week on Wall Street as investors
await earnings reports from some major retailers.
But China's decision to cut interest rates has sparked concerns over
the health of the country's economy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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await earnings reports from some major retailers.
But China's decision to cut interest rates has sparked concerns over
the health of the country's economy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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China restarts military drills over US lawmakers' Taiwan visit
The Chinese government says it has conducted more military drills near Taiwan.
The move comes in response to another US congressional delegation's visit to the island, which China claims as part of its territory.
Ira Spitzer has more
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SIX MONTHS LATER RUSSIA OPENS BOND MARKET -- BUT ONLY TO "NON-HOSTILE" COUNTRIES
Russia is letting foreign investors sell bonds and collect payments for the first time since it invaded Ukraine.
The Central Bank banned foreign buyers from selling assets to prevent investors dumping their assets all at once, as Russian sovereign bonds became incredibly risky to hold.
But the loosening of restrictions only applies to those from "non-hostile" countries.
Stuart Smith reports.
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The Central Bank banned foreign buyers from selling assets to prevent investors dumping their assets all at once, as Russian sovereign bonds became incredibly risky to hold.
But the loosening of restrictions only applies to those from "non-hostile" countries.
Stuart Smith reports.
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U.S. national security export controls on semiconductor and turbine technology
The U.S. is limiting the export of technology related to advanced semiconductors and turbines, in order to protect against what it calls 'nefarious military and commercial use'.
It comes at a time when the U.S. is ramping up its own production of semiconductors to better compete globally, in particular against China.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Millions of Afghans face food insecurity a year after return of Taliban rule
The United Nations says 6.6 million people in Afghanistan are food
insecure and humanitarian aid appeals remain massively underfunded.
It comes a year after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul.
Sarah Walton reports
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insecure and humanitarian aid appeals remain massively underfunded.
It comes a year after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul.
Sarah Walton reports
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US criticizes Iran for blaming Rushdie for attack
The US has hit back at Iran after it said author Salman Rushdie was
"worthy of blame" following his attack in New York.
Rushdie was stabbed multiple times at a literary event last week and
is recovering in hospital.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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"worthy of blame" following his attack in New York.
Rushdie was stabbed multiple times at a literary event last week and
is recovering in hospital.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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KENYA'S NEW PRESIDENT
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William Ruto is the new President for Kenya.
He was announced President by the Kenyan electoral commission after six days of vote counting.
Ruto won with 5.49 percent of the vote beating his closest competitor Raila Odinga with 48.8 percent.
Hillary Ayesiga reports...
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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appeals Russian drug sentence
Lawyers for Brittney Griner have appealed the American basketball
star's sentence.
The two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was sentenced to 9 years in
prison in Moscow on drug smuggling charges.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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star's sentence.
The two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was sentenced to 9 years in
prison in Moscow on drug smuggling charges.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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